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Yalbury Cottage

3.5 star property
Inn in Dorchester with free parking

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Front of property
Dinner served, French cuisine
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester, England, DT2 8PZ

What's nearby

  • Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tutankhamun: The Exhibition - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Hardy's Cottage - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Durdle Door - 33 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dorchester South Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trumpet Major - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The King's Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goldies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Yalbury Cottage

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a restaurant at Yalbury Cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Yalbury Cottage boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

Property is also known as

Yalbury Cottage Hotel Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Hotel
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester, Dorset
Yalbury Cottage Inn Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Inn
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Inn
Yalbury Cottage Dorchester
Yalbury Cottage Inn Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Yalbury Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Yalbury Cottage?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yalbury Cottage?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yalbury Cottage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Yalbury Cottage located?

Situated in Dorchester, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, Hardy's Cottage, and Max Gate. Dorset Teddy Bear Museum and Terracotta Warriors Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Yalbury Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very helpful and friendly staff. It was a great experience watching the sunrise and seeing the view of the sheep/lambs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very charming!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Delicious French Toast for breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely stay once again. One of these days I will make time for breakfast as the food looks amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Mine was a solo stay for one Saturday night. It’s a lovely clean and comfortable room in a family run country hotel with friendly and generous hosts. I hadn’t booked a table in the restaurant and it was full to capacity but the chef made a delicious light meal for me which I ate in the lounge. Everything about my stay was exceptional.
Bedroom
Lounge
Delicious Light meal
Brioche toast with maple syrup
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Fantastic place to stay - lovely staff, very clean and stunning food. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great stay and fantastic breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Lovely stay with warm staff and fabulous food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Lovely, quiet rural location. Welcoming host, and excellent rooms...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Really nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

A thoroughly enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

What a lovely place to stay the night - Very friendly, excellent dinner and great value. Very happy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

A very charming cottage. Very clean, lovely views from the window. Great service. An overall an excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Friendly hosts, delicious breakfast, clean room across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very quaint cottage. Lovely breakfast. Pretty walks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

The hotel owners were very pleasant and helpful. Some aspects of our room needed refreshing. Breakfast and dinner were both excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Everything about Yalbury Cottage is fantastic… the setting, the people, the food (both dinner and breakfast). Can’t recommend it highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Last minute booking for a race that I had planned. Arrived just before 10pm and left around 7am the next morning. The room was well presented and had everything you needed, good quality coffee, comfy pillows and some lovely welcome brownies. Would certainly go back when I visit Dorset again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Cannot fault any aspect of our stay. Really nice hotel, restaurant is excellent and well worth a visit. The service there was perfect, the small team there could not do enough to help.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

A brilliant find. Beautiful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

My stay at Yalbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

The staff here care about you and treat you like family (I got a flat tire in their parking lot at night and they helped me call my rental car agency and helped me through the process all the way). The building and rooms are lovely and comfortable with many little touches that make it feel like home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Absolutely AMAZING, amazing service, the food is beyond incredible, beautiful hotel and the room was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10

I only used the room, and did not try the food. So this review is just that. Unfortunately the room I was in was downstairs, and could very clearly hear all the footsteps and movements on the floor above. The room had a very strange smell, and it just a feeling of not being very well cleaned or cared for. The blind was filled with dead bug marks for example. I would not stay there again, and found the parking quite difficult as there were limited spots, all taken.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024